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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.53, 921.61 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.53, 921.61 and 181.54 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.53 : 921.61 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.53/921.61 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.53x = 921.61 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.53x = 167,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,309.08/614.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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